Akumal to Pause Sea Turtle Swimming in September
Akumal will suspend sea turtle swimming tours in September under environmental permit rules, pushing guides to offer boat rides, lagoon…
Ana Reyes
Fishermen Urge Yucatán Authorities to Clear ‘Boat Cemeteries’ in Progreso
Fishermen and boat owners in Progreso are asking authorities to remove abandoned vessels that have turned local harbors into 'boat…
Estefanía Mercado Confirms 2027 Reelection Bid for Playa del Carmen
Playa del Carmen Mayor Estefanía Mercado confirmed she will seek a second term in 2027, pending Morena's internal process and…
Vacation Rental Regulation Will Not Deter Investors, Real Estate Sector Says
New rules for vacation rentals in Quintana Roo will add certainty without discouraging investors, according to the state's real estate…
Quintana Roo to Add 187 Universal Health Service Clinics, Governor Announces
Gov. Mara Lezama says 187 Universal Health Service clinics will open across Quintana Roo's 11 municipalities, expanding access to primary…
Hurricane Season: Chances of Atlantic Cyclone Formation Drop
A low-pressure system in the Atlantic has a lower chance of becoming a cyclone, officials say.
Falling Concrete from Playa del Carmen Bridge Prompts Safety Concerns
Residents say chunks of concrete fall daily from the main Playa del Carmen bridge, urging authorities to inspect and repair…
Canada Updates Travel Advisory for Mexico, Citing Crime and Kidnappings
Canada updated its travel advisory for Mexico, warning about criminal activity and kidnappings and urging caution in several states.
Climate Change Opens New Routes for Mosquitoes
Rising temperatures and global travel are helping disease-carrying mosquitoes colonize new regions, researchers say.
Pollution Threatens Water Quality in Yucatán’s Cenotes
Yucatán has 7,000 to 8,000 cenotes but only 3,050 are registered; contamination threatens the aquifer and tourism.